Ridgewater College
Ridgewater College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Willmar, MN. It offers 113 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1996 - Current[Estimated Date]).
Important Academic Statistics
Total 3,148 students attended Ridgewater College in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 87 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 56 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 187 (full-time) and 119 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Ridgewater College is 50% and transfer-out rate is 14%. The retention rate is 70% at the school.
| Student Population | 3,148 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 50% |
| Number of Faculty | 143 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Ridgewater College is $6,121
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
71% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $5,063 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $6,121 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Amount | $5,063 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Ridgewater College offers 67 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate, 4 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 323 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 21 | 10 | 82 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 30 | 11 | 141 |
| 4 Years Certificate | 16 | 2 | 100 |
| Total | 67 | 23 | 323 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Ridgewater College are offered both in online and on-site education. Total 323 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 82 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 141 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
- 100 students have earned/completed 2-4 Years Certificate program.
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 3,148 students have enrolled into Ridgewater College. By gender, 1,138 male and 2,010 female students are attending the school.
There are 2,375 White (75.44%), 139 Black/African American (4.42%), 323 Hispanic (10.26%), 43 Asian (1.37%), and 587 students with other races. 12 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,148 | 1,138 | 2,010 |
| American Indian/Native American | 12 | 4 | 8 |
| Asian | 43 | 19 | 24 |
| Black/African American | 139 | 58 | 81 |
| Hispanic | 323 | 103 | 220 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| White | 2,375 | 837 | 1,538 |
| Two More | 77 | 31 | 46 |
| Un-Known | 163 | 80 | 83 |
| Non-resident Alien | 12 | 6 | 6 |
Directory Information
- 2101 15th Ave NW, Willmar, MN
- 800-722-1151
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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